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Bloodline is the first book in the The Three Hares series, following Ethan Drake and his two best friends Jacob & Liz. They find a coded map after his father’s death, and together they go out to solve its mysteries.
I think the concept and the idea of this book is great, but it ultimately wasn’t a book for me. I like kids solving puzzles and going out on adventures, but the answers and the reason for everything was two unbelievable for me… and that is coming from someone who’s favorite genre is fantasy! I know that kids like to think that they can save the world, and here they get the chance to, but it was just written in a way that I questioned why Ethan had to be the one? For me it just seemed dangerous and irresponsible to give him this weight on his shoulders, and it makes no sense for me how a 13-14 year old boy is smart enough to do this job. BUT that is not me saying that kids can’t be smart and brilliant… I’ve read numerous books with brilliant kids, the book just didn’t convince me that these kids were IT. There were other parts that also ticked me a bit, but I did like the friendship and adventure time! Check out my video review for more thoughts. 2.5/5 stars.
Bloodline is the first book in the The Three Hares series, following Ethan Drake and his two best friends Jacob & Liz. They find a coded map after his father’s death, and together they go out to solve its mysteries.
I think the concept and the idea of this book is great, but it ultimately wasn’t a book for me. I like kids solving puzzles and going out on adventures, but the answers and the reason for everything was two unbelievable for me… and that is coming from someone who’s favorite genre is fantasy! I know that kids like to think that they can save the world, and here they get the chance to, but it was just written in a way that I questioned why Ethan had to be the one? For me it just seemed dangerous and irresponsible to give him this weight on his shoulders, and it makes no sense for me how a 13-14 year old boy is smart enough to do this job. BUT that is not me saying that kids can’t be smart and brilliant… I’ve read numerous books with brilliant kids, the book just didn’t convince me that these kids were IT. There were other parts that also ticked me a bit, but I did like the friendship and adventure time! Check out my video review for more thoughts. 2.5/5 stars.
Check out my full video review: https://youtu.be/6VXuPzVI_N8
Reynard’s Dream is the second book in the The Three Hares series and we keep following Ethan and his best friends Jacob & Liz. Together they fulfill the duties as members of The Three Hares, fighting against Ezra, the leader of their enemy organization. They go out on a new puzzle-piece adventure, trying to get an old treasure before Ezra can get his hands on it.
While this could be a fun adventure book, I had the same issues with this one and as the first one. I just don’t believe the story that is being told, and that these kids can just go around and save the day. They are against an adult who has an assassin, and still they manage? I’m all for extraordinary kids, but the writing does not convince me that these are it. I wish I could like it more, but it doesn’t hit with me. I also wish the book explored other themes more, like parent-child relationship, but it doesn’t! I understand it can be a light and fun read and I can see other people enjoying it, but if I was going to recommend a story like this I would go with something else. I do enjoy the treasure hunts, even though the clues go over my head (and why can’t no one else see them? lol!) Also, the friendship is cute. 2.5/5 stars.
Reynard’s Dream is the second book in the The Three Hares series and we keep following Ethan and his best friends Jacob & Liz. Together they fulfill the duties as members of The Three Hares, fighting against Ezra, the leader of their enemy organization. They go out on a new puzzle-piece adventure, trying to get an old treasure before Ezra can get his hands on it.
While this could be a fun adventure book, I had the same issues with this one and as the first one. I just don’t believe the story that is being told, and that these kids can just go around and save the day. They are against an adult who has an assassin, and still they manage? I’m all for extraordinary kids, but the writing does not convince me that these are it. I wish I could like it more, but it doesn’t hit with me. I also wish the book explored other themes more, like parent-child relationship, but it doesn’t! I understand it can be a light and fun read and I can see other people enjoying it, but if I was going to recommend a story like this I would go with something else. I do enjoy the treasure hunts, even though the clues go over my head (and why can’t no one else see them? lol!) Also, the friendship is cute. 2.5/5 stars.
